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5 Essential BJJ Post Workout Stretches
Post workout stretch is a very important habit that we should never skip. When we work out our muscles get filed with...
Basic Jiu Jitsu positions you should master
While it can seem tantalizing to you to learn all about the various advanced, flashy BJJ positions – we still think t...
Rib injuries in Jiu-Jitsu and how to treat them
BJJ compared to some other sports like judo or MMA can be considered a bit less injurious. However, that doesn’t mean...
The Difference Between ‘Need To Know’ And ‘Good To Know’ In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
What exactly do we need to know in Brazilian jiu-jitsu? What is simply good to know? What do these two phrases even m...
I Just Got My Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, What Should I Be Working On?
After the new blue belt was tied around his waist and he endured a good natured belt whipping gauntlet (I’m not the b...
Here’s How To Ask The Right Questions In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Asking questions is important in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. If you’re simply going through the motions without understandin...
Wrestling vs BJJ: Differences between styles
Wrestling vs BJJ, which grappling martial art is for you? There is a lot of overlap between BJJ and Wrestling. This d...
Should You Get Promoted If You Only Train No-Gi In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? No, And Here’s Why
The topic of stripe and belt promotions in BJJ has its fans and detractors on both sides of the topic. “Belts don’t m...
Basic Jiu Jitsu moves every white belt should know
If you wish to learn the martial art of BJJ, then you got a long road ahead of you. It takes years of dedicated pract...
This Is How A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Really Helps You Improve
Traveling to teach at some BJJ schools that do not have access to a black belt instructor, I notice a few common patt...
Purple Belt — Not Blue Belt — Is The Hardest Rank In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Many grapplers talk about blue belt being the toughest rank in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Blue belt is supposedly the rank ...
Here Are Some Tips For First Time Competitors In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the fastest ways to increase your technique in the art. Constantly testing...